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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 352.55 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 352.55 and 211.41 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 352.55 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/352.55 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 352.55 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 74,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,533.12/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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